Upvest

Growth Strategy Intern (f/m/d)

Berlin, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

At Upvest, we are on a mission to make investing as easy as spending money. Upvest empowers businesses to offer a wide range of investment products and the best experience in the field of capital market investment and retirement planning. Upvest’s Investment API is easy to integrate so that fintechs and financial institutions can save resources and fully focus on their core business.
We are proud to partner with Europe’s leading Fintechs and financial institutions such as DKB, Revolut, N26 and Raisin. Founded in 2017 by Martin Kassing, Upvest now brings together over 270 talented professionals from more than 70 nationalities. Upvest is backed by €280M in total funding from world-class investors, including BlackRock, Tencent, Sapphire Ventures, and Bessemer Venture Partners, Earlybird, Notion Capital, and Motive. Our latest €105M funding round in March 2026 - led by Sapphire and Tencent - serves as a massive catalyst for our growth, allowing us to offer premier investment experience.

About the role:
As we enter our next phase of growth, we're looking for a driven Growth Intern to join our team for the summer. You'll work directly within the Growth team, sitting at the intersection of Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, and Revenue Operations. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility.

What you’ll do:
AI and process automation - lead AI efforts to improve sales efficiency via automations and work with state-of-the-art technology (claude code / cowork, n8n, etc.)

Deal support - help AEs on strategic deals via pre meeting and project assistance

Support outbound sales motions - contribute to developing outbound strategies and help craft pitches that resonate with banks, wealth managers, and fintech clients

Drive data-driven insights - run analyses on pipeline and sales performance to identify where we should focus, and help turn those findings into concrete initiatives

Lead market research - independently research the competitive landscape, identify new business opportunities, and surface trends that inform our GTM strategy

Support us on business development - work closely with Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, and Product to support and align on strategic priorities

Contribute to sales enablement - help build materials and processes that make the AE team more effective

What you bring:
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme (Business, Finance, Economics, or related field)

Strong analytical mindset - comfortable working with data and drawing actionable conclusions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German is a strong plus

Genuine interest in financial services, investment infrastructure, or B2B SaaS

Self-starter attitude - you take ownership and don't wait to be told what to do

Previous experience in a fast-paced environment (finance, consulting, startups) is a plus

What you'll get:
Direct exposure to a high-growth fintech building Europe's investment infrastructure

Mentorship from experienced GTM professionals

Real ownership of projects that matter

A competitive internship stipend

The full Upvest culture - feedback, autonomy, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together

How we Upvest in you:
Impact-driven work: We’re building the infrastructure that will power the future of investing in Europe. It’s complex, ambitious, and meaningful. You’ll work with modern technologies and create something entirely new. No legacy systems, no limits.

Team celebrations: Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements.

Inclusion: We’re committed to a culture where everyone belongs and thrives. Our Employee Resources Groups foster inclusion and connection, like Upfem Black at Upvest, Up&Out, and UpVergent.

Our Values:
Make it easy for others. We simplify the complex and act with the best intentions.

Own the outcome. We are proactive, fast and confident to get the job done, valuing progress over perfection.

Rise to the challenge. We aim high and push the boundaries. We stay curious, learn and celebrate our wins together.

Tell the story. We start with the Why to align on purpose. We are transparent and share knowledge to empower and inspire others.

Upvest is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Growth Strategy Intern (f/m/d) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Upvest?
  3. Which of API integration, Business Development and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with API integration, Business Development and Finance.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Growth Strategy Intern (f/m/d) role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Business Development and Finance, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Upvest needs from this hire.

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